“Unfortunately I have bad news,” Winston wrote. “The Texans have decided to release me today. Although it is a surprise, I have nothing but positive memories and great relationships that I have built over the years. While my future seems uncertain, I am confident I will land on my feet. Let me say thank you to Mr. McNair and the whole Texan organization. They have had big role in the player and person I have become. And last but not least to my fans and teammates. You guys are the absolute best! I will miss all of you more than you know.”

Now Winston becomes an unrestricted free agent, joining Levi Brown as the second starting offensive tackle to join the free agent market today.

Just the kind of guy the Chiefs are looking for. This is a Pioli-style RT, arguably the Chiefs’ biggest need. They have the room and the need, so I can see this happening quickly. Frees them up to select a NT, QB, or HB in the draft.

Cleveland more info! Pashos= 12 million, 2 yrs. and he missed 75% of the games because of injuries. Winston= 5.5 million@yr, 5 yrs, 16 games a yr. no misses, on one of the best running lines in the NFL. Do the math Heckart!

Oakland seems like a logical landing spot for Winston (if he doesn’t re-sign with the Texans).

The Raiders new offensive line coach was the assistant O-line coach for the Texans last season and the new O-coordinator, Greg Knapp, was with the Texans as QB coach last year.

However, with Reggie McKenzie as the new Raiders GM, I don’t expect Oakland to be writing big checks anymore. In fact, I expect Oakland to be very frugal these days so big names like Winston may not be on Oakland’s radar at all.

I could see the Chiefs overpaying this guy to try and justify being so dysfunctional that Manning wouldn’t even visit regardless of the fact that they’re the only team that could sign him and still be 20 million under the cap.

As a Texans fan – WTF Texans? One of the best linemen on one of
The best/most productive O-Lines and we cut him? No trade? We just signed Arian and cut his roadl grader? Damn! I had high hopes for this year!

Seems like Washington would be a fit given they run basically the same offense and our current RT is always injured. Sound like he wouldn’t break the bank either and given Washtington’s current screwing over by the league, errrr, I mean salary cap limitations, it may make sense financially.